Samsung Ventures

Samsung Ventures, established in 1999, is a corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm invests globally in emerging technology companies, with a focus on semiconductors, mobile services, internet, software, security, enterprise solutions, bioengineering, and medical sectors. Its investment portfolio spans early-stage startups to pre-IPO companies, with an annual investment budget of $250 million and over $1.8 billion under management. Samsung Ventures operates from key innovation hubs worldwide, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, to identify and support pioneering startups in areas such as AI, robotics, augmented/virtual reality, and digital health.

Liam Ahn

Principal

Robert Ashcraft

Investment Director

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Jeongheon Gwak

Investment Director

Uiseok Hwang

Investment Director

TaeWoo Jeon

Investment Director

Jihong Kim

Managing Director, Samsung Ventures America

Han Seong Kim

Investment Director

Junyeong Kim

Investment Director

Jongwook Kim

Investment Director

Minjoo Kim

Investment Director

Donghyun Kim

Investment Director

Eunji Ko

Investment Director

KyungNam Ko

Investment Director

JaeHo Koh

Investment Director

Helena Lee

Investment Director

Stan Lee

Investment Director

Jaemin Lee

Investment Director

Hyemin Lee

Senior Investment Manager

SunMin Lee

Investment Director

Claire Leurent

Managing Director

Sooyoun Lim

Investment Director

Michael Pachos

Managing Director and Head of Samsung Ventures America, East Coast

Wookyoung Park

Investment Director

Jinho Park

Investment Director

Junho Yang

Investment Director

Chanwoo Yang

Investment Director

Il Seok Yoon

Chief Investment Officer

Jisu Yoon

Investment Director

Sung Eun Sarah Kim

Investment Director

Past deals in Electronics

Wooptix

Series C in 2025
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in developing advanced imaging technologies. The company focuses on light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. Wooptix's platform enables the three-dimensional modulation of images, allowing for higher data points at elevated frame rates in volumetric images and videos. This technology facilitates enhanced image quality and advanced post-processing capabilities, providing users with innovative ways to interact with and visualize their environments. Wooptix aims to improve human experiences through its cutting-edge imaging solutions.

Pison

Venture Round in 2025
Pison Technology, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and marketing wearable devices. These devices are designed to capture and filter signals sent to the nervous system, primarily serving individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Pison's innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms and sensor array technology aim to optimize cognitive and physiological capabilities through gesture control, with applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis, management, and improving overall quality of life.

Nanoramic Laboratories

Venture Round in 2024
Nanoramic Laboratories is an advanced materials company focused on energy storage technology, rooted in scientific research and innovation. Established to leverage nanomaterials, it designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, aimed at enhancing energy density and longevity in electric vehicle applications and consumer electronics. The company also produces FastCAP ultracapacitors, which are distinguished by their capability to operate under extreme temperatures and conditions, thanks to technology initially funded by NASA and the Department of Energy. Additionally, Nanoramic offers Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads, known for their high thermal conductivity and stability. Since its incorporation in 2008 and rebranding from its earlier name, Nanoramic Laboratories has committed itself to transforming the energy storage landscape through innovative, high-performance materials. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Princeton NuEnergy

Series A in 2024
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Graphene Square

Venture Round in 2023
Graphene Square, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is a pioneering manufacturer specializing in the production and commercialization of graphene material and films. Established as a spin-off from Prof. Byung Hee Hong's research at Seoul National University, the company focuses on developing large-scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene for use as transparent conductors and in other electronics applications. Graphene Square aims to supply high-quality graphene and equipment globally, contributing to advancements in carbon and 2D materials science and technology.

OTI Lumionics

Series B in 2022
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of lighting solutions utilizing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The company focuses on innovative product applications, such as transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. OTI Lumionics has introduced the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp and a LED desk lamp design that incorporates a wireless charger. Its products leverage proprietary technologies known as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. The founding team comprises award-winning researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering.

Solid Power

Series A in 2020
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of solid-state rechargeable batteries, designed for applications in electric vehicles, portable electronics, aircraft, and satellites. Founded in 2011 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating batteries that contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, enhancing safety and reliability. Solid Power's solid-state batteries are characterized by their high energy density and promise significant improvements in performance, including extended run times and reduced costs. The company's business model involves licensing its battery cell designs and manufacturing expertise to leading battery manufacturers and automotive original equipment manufacturers, as well as selling its sulfide-based solid electrolyte for use in all-solid-state battery cells.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2019
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

iBeam Materials

Venture Round in 2019
iBeam Materials, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of ion-beam technologies for optoelectronic devices. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the company manufactures IBAD textured substrates on metal tapes and wafers, as well as crystal-aligned MgO coatings applicable to a wide range of substrates including metal, glass, ceramic, and polymers. These materials are primarily used for the deposition of superconductors, such as copper oxide or iron-based products, and other functional coatings. iBeam Materials focuses on enabling crystalline alignment of films through ion-beam-assisted deposition texturing, allowing clients to produce templates for epitaxial growth of single-crystal films, thus eliminating the need for traditional single-crystal substrates.

Deep Optics

Series B in 2019
Deep Optics Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of dynamic focal eyeglasses. The company aims to revolutionize the eyewear industry through its innovative optics technology, which utilizes pixelated liquid crystal lenses to adjust the focal distance of glasses in real-time. This technology addresses the needs of individuals with presbyopia and other vision issues, allowing for seamless vision correction without the inconvenience of multiple pairs of glasses. In addition to standard eyeglasses, Deep Optics produces adaptive focus sunglasses, known as 32°N, which represent a significant advancement in eyewear. The company's team comprises optical designers, product designers, and fashion experts, ensuring that their products meet both functional and aesthetic demands in the optical market.

EMVcon

Venture Round in 2019
EMVcon is an electric vehicle conversion company that offers plug-and-play electric vehicle conversion kits. The EMVcon bolt-on installation kit transforms a vehicle into an electric vehicle without custom fabrication. The plug-and-play feature allows the installer to execute electric vehicle conversion without an in-depth understanding of the complex electric powertrain. The kits come with mounting brackets, reducing the need for custom fabrication. The company also sells a general-purpose electric vehicle conversion kit without vehicle-specific mounting brackets that are still plug-and-play. The installer only needs to perform minor fabrication work to make mounting brackets for donor vehicles. The EMVcon kit comes with all necessary wiring for the electric conversion. The company has a team of engineers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, and Offroad Extreme Korea. EMVcon was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in South Korea.

Mattrix Technologies

Series A in 2019
Mattrix Technologies Inc. is a Gainesville, Florida-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of full-aperture organic light emitting transistor (OLET) displays. The OLET technology presents a novel approach to emissive displays, addressing limitations associated with traditional OLED backplane structures that have hindered broader adoption. Mattrix Technologies focuses on innovative pixel architectures that integrate the drive transistor, storage capacitor, and light-emitting layers into a vertically stacked, transparent configuration. This design not only enhances the aperture ratio and enables bottom emission displays but also facilitates cost-effective production of large-area displays, thereby streamlining the manufacturing process for clients in the display industry.

Nanophotonica

Venture Round in 2019
NanoPhotonica Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in nanomaterials and production techniques for the display, solar panel, and electronic device industries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on enhancing the characteristics of optoelectronic devices. Its innovative materials serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen permeation, thereby preventing the premature degradation of organic material layers and significantly extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, NanoPhotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors, utilizing low-cost, high-throughput production methods that reduce material waste and enable affordable pricing for consumers.

PlayNitride

Series E in 2019
PlayNitride Inc. is a technology company based in Taiwan, established in 2014, that specializes in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of MicroLED products and solutions. The company is known for its proprietary PixeLED display technology, which enables high-performance displays characterized by high resolution, contrast ratio, aperture ratio, quick response times, and low power consumption. In addition to MicroLED displays, PlayNitride also manufactures UV LED curing systems and offers various cooling modules and irradiant units. The company's product range includes the PLAYBEACON series, which features LED devices equipped with iBeacon functionality. PlayNitride serves markets primarily in Taiwan, South Korea, and other regions, providing comprehensive services that encompass design, installation, maintenance of process equipment, and technology licensing.

Deep Optics

Venture Round in 2019
Deep Optics Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of dynamic focal eyeglasses. The company aims to revolutionize the eyewear industry through its innovative optics technology, which utilizes pixelated liquid crystal lenses to adjust the focal distance of glasses in real-time. This technology addresses the needs of individuals with presbyopia and other vision issues, allowing for seamless vision correction without the inconvenience of multiple pairs of glasses. In addition to standard eyeglasses, Deep Optics produces adaptive focus sunglasses, known as 32°N, which represent a significant advancement in eyewear. The company's team comprises optical designers, product designers, and fashion experts, ensuring that their products meet both functional and aesthetic demands in the optical market.

Dowinsys

Venture Round in 2019
Dowinsys develops and manufactures display component materials. It specializes in thermoforming, film lamination technology, and screen protector technology. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Cheongju, Korea.

Solid Power

Series A in 2018
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of solid-state rechargeable batteries, designed for applications in electric vehicles, portable electronics, aircraft, and satellites. Founded in 2011 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating batteries that contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, enhancing safety and reliability. Solid Power's solid-state batteries are characterized by their high energy density and promise significant improvements in performance, including extended run times and reduced costs. The company's business model involves licensing its battery cell designs and manufacturing expertise to leading battery manufacturers and automotive original equipment manufacturers, as well as selling its sulfide-based solid electrolyte for use in all-solid-state battery cells.

VeriSilicon

Series A in 2018
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.

Sila

Series D in 2018
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in the production of energy-density lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sila focuses on enhancing energy storage solutions by developing supercharged battery materials that improve performance and longevity. Its products aim to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining high standards of quality control, safety, and cycle life. By collaborating with battery manufacturers, Sila supports commercial cell production, driving innovation and efficiency in the battery technology sector.

Nanolux

Series A in 2018
Nanolux, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tsukuba, Japan, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of imaging sensors. The company's core product is color night vision camera technology, which enables clear visibility in low-light conditions. Nanolux's sensors are employed in various applications, including security cameras, in-vehicle cameras, and medical cameras, contributing to enhanced safety, security, and data acquisition in diverse sectors.

Aveni

Series B in 2017
Aveni, Inc. specializes in advanced metallization technologies for semiconductor and electronic applications, focusing on damascene through silicon vias and MEMS. Founded in 2001 as a spinoff from the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, the company is based in Massy, France. Aveni's core offerings include Electrografting (eG), a wet electrochemical process that facilitates the growth of high-quality thin films on conducting surfaces, and Chemicalgrafting (cG), designed for non-conductive substrates. Both technologies have been successfully implemented in manufacturing for processes at and below the 14 nm node and for high aspect ratios. Aveni collaborates with various research and development centers and leading global manufacturers, leveraging its expertise in surface science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science to enhance device performance and yield in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.

Efinix

Venture Round in 2017
Efinix, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in the development of programmable logic devices and cores for silicon design companies. The company's flagship product is its OPM programmable device series, which incorporates mask-programmable memory for configuration file storage, primarily serving consumer electronics markets. Efinix also offers programmable logic architecture, silicon design services, and development tools to assist ASIC and ASSP vendors in maximizing their return on investment. Its Quantum programmable technology enables advanced programmable silicon products across ASIC, ASSP, and FPGA segments, targeting high-volume, low-power, and small form-factor applications in custom logic, compute acceleration, and deep learning.

Nearfield Instruments

Series A in 2017
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

Nanophotonica

Series A in 2017
NanoPhotonica Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in nanomaterials and production techniques for the display, solar panel, and electronic device industries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on enhancing the characteristics of optoelectronic devices. Its innovative materials serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen permeation, thereby preventing the premature degradation of organic material layers and significantly extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, NanoPhotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors, utilizing low-cost, high-throughput production methods that reduce material waste and enable affordable pricing for consumers.

Exnodes

Seed Round in 2016
Exnodes Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Fremont, California, specializes in designing and developing advanced computational imaging and machine learning technologies for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on rapid detection, identification, and root-cause analysis of nanoscale defects in semiconductor fabrication processes. Exnodes' technology enables increased fabrication yields and resource preservation by leveraging modern sensors, electronics, optics, mechanics, and high-speed digital processing. Its innovative computational parallel inspection (CPI) method uses visible light to achieve an 8.9 nanometer sensitivity breakthrough, allowing for unpatterned wafer inspection without the need for deep ultraviolet (DUV) systems. Exnodes' technology is licensed to semiconductor companies aiming to enhance their product yields and efficiency.

WELT

Seed Round in 2016
WELT is a company that specializes in smart wearable technology, focusing on health and wellness management through an innovative belt design. The smart belt is equipped with Bluetooth-enabled sensors that monitor various health metrics such as waist size, physical activity, sitting time, and eating habits. By providing users with insights into their wellness, WELT aims to promote healthier lifestyle choices and prevent metabolic risks. The accompanying application delivers personalized messages to help users manage their health effectively. Notably, the belt's sleek and elegant design allows it to resemble a traditional leather belt, making it both fashionable and functional. The device is rechargeable, with a battery life extending beyond seven days, ensuring continuous health tracking for users.

Kateeva

Series E in 2016
Kateeva, formerly known as TJet Technologies, specializes in developing inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative manufacturing solutions enable the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, offering significant advantages in terms of longer lifespans, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This technology represents a breakthrough in the display industry, making it economically viable to produce OLEDs at scale. Kateeva's equipment can print billions of pixels rapidly, paving the way for advanced flat panel displays, including flexible and foldable products. This advancement not only enhances consumer electronics, making high-quality displays more accessible, but also fosters a new wave of innovation in the technology sector.

SBA Materials

Series D in 2015
SBA Materials, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials specifically for back-end line and packaging applications in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing critical needs in the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio includes uLK22, uLK1X, optical films, and various nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials are designed with exceptional surface areas and can be chemically functionalized, enabling a broad range of applications from electronics to optics and sensors. The company operates from a facility within the Science and Technology Park, which houses research and development laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces, fostering innovation and collaboration with local institutions, including the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories.

TeraView

Venture Round in 2015
TeraView Limited is a pioneering company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in terahertz technology for imaging and spectroscopy applications. Founded in 2000, TeraView develops instruments that generate, detect, and manipulate terahertz radiation, allowing for non-invasive and non-destructive analysis of various materials. The company offers a range of products, including imaging modules, spectroscopy systems, large area scanning systems, medical imaging probes, and explosives detection systems. Its technology finds applications across diverse sectors, such as semiconductor packaging inspection, pharmaceutical research, non-destructive testing, and medical imaging, particularly in cancer diagnostics. TeraView's proprietary platform provides unique three-dimensional structural and chemical information, enabling clients to detect faults and quality variations effectively. The company operates internationally, with sales and support available throughout Europe, North America, and the Far East, either directly or through a network of distributors.

Nanosys

Venture Round in 2015
Nanosys, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of quantum dot technology aimed at enhancing high-definition viewing experiences across various display applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Nanosys produces Quantum Dot Concentrate materials and Quantum Dot Enhancement films that improve the performance of a wide range of consumer electronics, including televisions, tablets, and smartphones. The company's quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductors that enable displays to achieve greater brightness and a wider color gamut, resulting in more lifelike images. This technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs. Nanosys has seen significant adoption of its technology, with over 20 million devices shipped in numerous products, thus contributing to advancements in the display industry.

EarlySense

Series F in 2015
EarlySense Ltd. is a developer of advanced patient monitoring systems tailored for hospitals, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks, and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2004 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in signal-processing technology that enhances patient safety and facilitates early detection of health deterioration. Its flagship product, the EarlySense System, offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient motion, allowing clinical teams to manage risks such as falls and pressure ulcers. Additionally, the Central Display Station enables nursing staff to supervise patients effectively, while the contact-free consumer health monitor, known as LIVE, provides users and caregivers with insights into heart health, breathing cycles, and sleep quality. The company's offerings, including EarlySense Live, cater to a variety of healthcare environments and are distributed in Israel, the United States, and Australia. EarlySense has established a strategic partnership with Welch Allyn to further enhance its product capabilities.

Kateeva

Series D in 2014
Kateeva, formerly known as TJet Technologies, specializes in developing inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative manufacturing solutions enable the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, offering significant advantages in terms of longer lifespans, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This technology represents a breakthrough in the display industry, making it economically viable to produce OLEDs at scale. Kateeva's equipment can print billions of pixels rapidly, paving the way for advanced flat panel displays, including flexible and foldable products. This advancement not only enhances consumer electronics, making high-quality displays more accessible, but also fosters a new wave of innovation in the technology sector.

SBA Materials

Series C in 2014
SBA Materials, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials specifically for back-end line and packaging applications in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing critical needs in the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio includes uLK22, uLK1X, optical films, and various nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials are designed with exceptional surface areas and can be chemically functionalized, enabling a broad range of applications from electronics to optics and sensors. The company operates from a facility within the Science and Technology Park, which houses research and development laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces, fostering innovation and collaboration with local institutions, including the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories.

Novasentis

Series B in 2014
Novasentis, Inc. is a company that designs and develops advanced electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea, Novasentis specializes in creating ultra-thin, flexible haptic actuators and sensors. These innovations are integral to a variety of applications, including keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, gaming devices, and home appliances. The company's technology enables enhanced sensory interaction, allowing devices to deliver tactile feedback and sound effects that create engaging user experiences. By bridging the gap between consumer electronics and sensory interaction, Novasentis facilitates deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. In June 2019, Novasentis became a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.

Cambrios Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.

XG Sciences

Venture Round in 2014
XG Sciences, Inc. is a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets based in Lansing, Michigan. The company produces and sells its xGnP brand of graphene nanoplatelets, which are specialized carbon nanoparticles available in various sizes and thicknesses. These materials are utilized in a wide range of applications, including automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and energy storage. XG Sciences offers bulk materials for use in polymeric and metallic composites, coatings, and concrete additives, as well as formulated dispersions for conductive applications in printing and coating. Additionally, the company develops energy storage materials for lithium-ion and lead-carbon batteries and provides thermal management solutions, including thermal interface materials. Founded in 2006, XG Sciences operates a manufacturing plant with significant production capacity and collaborates with various research organizations, commercial entities, and development partners globally.

Cambrios Technologies

Series D in 2012
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.

Novaled

Venture Round in 2011
Novaled AG is a leading technology provider specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technologies. Founded in March 2003 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, the company develops high-efficiency, long-lifetime OLED structures, leveraging its expertise in synthetic and analytical chemistry. Novaled offers comprehensive solutions for the organic electronic markets, including customized OLED products and services used in various applications, such as televisions and mobile phones. The company has established long-term partnerships with major players in the OLED industry and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio, with over 500 patents granted or pending. Additionally, Novaled has branch offices in Asia to support its global operations.

nLIGHT

Series E in 2011
nLIGHT, Inc. is a manufacturer of semiconductor and fiber lasers tailored for various applications, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company operates through two primary segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment encompasses a range of offerings, such as industrial and medical fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, and optical fibers, while the Advanced Development segment focuses on revenue from research and development contracts. nLIGHT employs a vertically integrated business model, enabling it to rapidly introduce innovative products, manage costs effectively, and safeguard intellectual property. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, in addition to independent sales representatives and distributors across Asia and Europe.

LensVector

Series C in 2010
LensVector, Inc. is a developer of advanced optical technologies specializing in solid-state autofocus devices and camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs miniature lenses for various applications, including mobile phone cameras, Webcams, barcode readers, and video conferencing. LensVector's innovative liquid crystal-based optics enable the shaping, steering, and focusing of light without mechanical movement, allowing manufacturers to incorporate features like autofocus and auto macro functionality without increasing the size or cost of their camera systems. This technology is also applicable in fields such as life sciences and LED illumination, offering versatile solutions for a range of industries.

Quellan

Series C in 2007
Quellan, Inc. is a designer and developer of analog signal processing and radio frequency noise cancellation integrated circuits (IC) based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in creating innovative solutions for various markets, including automotive, computing, data centers, storage, consumer electronics, and wireless applications. Quellan's product offerings include noise cancellers that detect and counteract unwanted noise in signal paths, system developer kits for mobile television and GPS, quad and single lane extenders for maintaining analog signal integrity in data center equipment, as well as evaluation boards, cable modules, and active cables. These products are utilized in a range of applications, such as active cables, linecards, backplanes, and mobile television systems. As of 2009, Quellan operates as a subsidiary of Intersil Corp.

SiGe Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2007
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design and production of radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules tailored for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, and discrete power amplifiers, along with WiMAX power amplifiers, transceivers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, serving various applications in computing, home entertainment, and mobile devices across regions such as Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Pure Digital Technologies

Series F in 2007
Pure Digital Technologies specializes in providing innovative imaging solutions targeted at the mass market, notably through its Flip Video line of digital camcorders. These camcorders are designed for simplicity and ease of use, particularly for Internet video sharing, featuring on-board software that facilitates one-click uploads to various online platforms. The Flip Ultra, a standout model, became the best-selling camcorder on Amazon soon after its launch, capturing a significant share of the camcorder market. It records video at 640x480 resolution and operates on 2 AA batteries, offering a straightforward design without complex features. Users can connect the device directly to a computer via a built-in USB connector, eliminating the need for additional cables. The Flip Ultra is available in different memory sizes, retailing between $150 and $180. In 2009, the company was acquired by Cisco, which ultimately discontinued the Flip line in 2011.

Intellon Corporation

Venture Round in 2006
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.

Inphi

Series D in 2005
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

Sonics

Series D in 2005
Sonics is a leading innovator in network-on-chip (NoC) technology, providing a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent on-chip communication solutions tailored for home entertainment, wireless, networking, and mobile devices. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company specializes in streamlining complex, high-speed system-on-chip (SoC) designs by addressing memory bottlenecks and enhancing data flow within embedded systems featuring multiple cores. Sonics' silicon-proven intellectual property enables designers to create heterogeneous, multi-core SoC designs that incorporate essential subsystems for security, power, and memory, ultimately delivering high performance and energy efficiency. With its solutions, Sonics has facilitated the shipment of over 750 million units globally, solidifying its position as a vital contributor to the embedded market.

Advanced Analogic Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AATI), or AnalogicTech, develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role in the continuing evolution of feature-rich, energy efficient electronic devices. The company focuses on addressing the application-specific power management needs of consumer devices such as mobile handsets, digital cameras, tablets, notebooks, TV and LCD displays, as well as devices in a broad range of industrial, medical and telecom applications. AATI also licenses device, process, package, and application-related technologies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, AATI has design centers in Santa Clara and Shanghai, and Asia-based operations and logistics.
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